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ACC 117
Chapter 1 Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of accounting? | to provide financial information about a business to individuals and organizations |
| The six major steps of the accounting process? | analyzing, recording, classifying, summarizing, reporting, and interpreting |
| FASB steps | (1) The issue is placed on the Boards agenda (2) After researching the issue, a Preliminary Views document is issued (3) Public hearings are held (4) An Exposure Draft is issued (5) The Board issues an Accounting Standards Update which amends the FASB |
| The three types of business ownership structures? | sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporation |
| Different types of business classified by activities? | service business, merchandising business, and manufacturing business |
| What are the career opportunities in accounting? | public accounting, private accounting, and governmental and not-for-profit accounting |